Description
THE VERY BEST INTERMEDIATE FLATS LINE ON THE MARKET— PERFECT FOR BONES, PERMS AND POONS WITH LOW STRETCH PERFORMANCE
Features:
- EASY ANNEALING, LOW-MEMORY CORE THAT LAYS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT ON THE WATER
- LOW-STRETCH “DIRECTCORE” FOR HARD, SOLID STRIP SETS
- 15FT CLEAR INTERMEDIATE TIP FOR STEALTH
Conquer the flats with RIO’s FLATS PRO tropical saltwater line. This line has a mid length head and long rear taper for smooth, effortless loops, and a weight distribution that provide perfect presentations of just about any fly you are likely to use. The no-memory, easy to straighten, low stretch “DirectCore” is effortless to stretch out, lies completely straight on the water and gives unprecedented hook sets, while reducing the fight time. In addition, the hard, tropical coating stops the line from wilting in the heat, and ensures the line shoots with exceptional ease.
There are four different density options available that ensures any angler fishing the flats is covered for all conditions and species. The options available are:
F – A full floating line
F/I StealthTip – A full floating line with a 6ft clear intermediate tip - essentially a floating line with a really short, clear tip for the ultimate in stealth.
F/I – A floating line with a 15ft clear intermediate tip – perfect for getting the fly down in deeper flats
I – A full intermediate sinking tropical saltwater line
The core strength of this line is as follows:
WF6 - WF7 = 30lb
WF8 - WF9 = 40lb
WF10 - WF12 = 50lb
| Line Size | Sink Rate | Line Colour | 30' Head Weight | Head Length | Total Length |
| WF8I | 1.5 IPS | Clear/Trans Orange/Trans Aqua | 240gr | 38ft | 100ft |
| WF9I | 1.5 IPS | Clear/Trans Orange/Trans Aqua | 280gr | 38ft | 100ft |
| WF10I | 1.5 IPS | Clear/Trans Orange/Trans Aqua | 330gr | 38ft | 100ft |
| WF11I | 1.5 IPS | Clear/Trans Orange/Trans Aqua | 380gr | 38ft | 100ft |
| WF12I | 1.5 IPS | Clear/Trans Orange/Trans Aqua | 430gr | 38ft | 100ft |
Technologies:
DirectCore:
In hot, humid conditions, DirectCore lines provide the stiffness you need to fire into the wind, with significantly reduced memory.
In hot, humid conditions, DirectCore lines provide the stiffness you need to fire into the wind, with significantly reduced memory. Which means your line lies straighter on the water for a more direct connection to fly and fish. DirectCore is also 25% stronger than other monofilament cores of equal size, and stretches 30% less at breaking point. In short, DirectCore makes you a better angler on the flats, in the mangroves and off the beach.
AgentX:
Traditional, single-layer fly lines have to compromise between function and the need for durability and slickness. AgentX Technology makes the old compromise obsolete by bonding two separate coating layers onto one line.
This proprietary process allows RIO line designers to optimize the specific performance of each line. For example, AgentX floating lines can use an inner layer with more buoyant microspheres, while the outer layer is formulated for maximum toughness and shooting ability. AgentX means the best of both worlds in a single fly line.
Extreme Slickness:
Every fly fisherman is looking for a slicker line, and for good reason. Slicker line means longer casts, which is something all anglers strive to achieve. XS Technology is the latest development from RIO's lab coats that focuses on creating an ultra slick line, with dirt-repelling tendencies.
XS (Extreme Slickness) Technology began when RIO's chemists began reformulating conventional chemical combinations. Although RIO's formulas were great, our scientists are fly fishers, and by definition they want an even slicker fly line - it's just part of the deal. So first, they tackled the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating and through intense scrutiny down to the polymeric mix level, (say that 10 times fast) they defined some fundamental limitations. Out went the old PVC/silicone formulas and by methodically adding a little more of this, a little less of that, and a pinch of secret sauce, the lab coats cooked up a completely new and improved recipe. With XS Technology, RIO has developed a fly line that is slicker, more stable, and far less apt to attract dirt, and paired with AgentX Technology, it engineers a line that is less dense, casts further and more accurately, floats higher, lasts longer, and offers more consistent performance cast after cast, strike after strike, fish after fish.
